Amdavad Page-2, 29 September
2002
Thereafter, Swamishri came to Dashrathsinh
Satpute, a hit commander of the NSG on Black Cat Commando, and started
blessing him by gently touching his bandaged arm. "How were you hit
here?" Swamishri enquired. Dashrathsinh explained, "I am a hit
commander and my unit was slowly advancing towards the terrorists. We
were going by the wall till we reached its corner. I stood there because
after the cornered wall was an open basement area that was dark. Behind
me were my other hit commando companions. Then I informed my commander,
Sitapati, that there was a dark basement area. He told me to go into the
basement area with my unit and search it thoroughly. So I raised this
hand to signal my companions to come with me. Instantly there was a volley
of fire from the terrorists and I got hit in my arm." At this point
of Dashrathsinh's narration, Ashokbhai Bhatt (the Health Minister) said,
"Swami, this commando and another two injured were brought to the
Civil Hospital in Gandhinagar. At that time I saw their spirit. They told
the doctors to tie a bandage immediately because they wished to return
back. We allowed the other two to return, but we couldn't let him go back."
Swami appreciated the spirit of Dashrathsinh by blessing him with the
touch of his hands on his head.
Dashrathsinh's eyes became wet with tears. Swamishri consoled him, "You
will be well soon. You were very brave in your duty and you protected
many people. You will get the blessings of thousands of people. I have
been praying to God to make you well, that you return back to your services
and there be peace in your life..."
Dashrathsinh responded with a sigh and said, "Swamiji, I am not pained
at what has happened to me. I grieve for the death of Subedar Saheb and
for the critical condition of commando Surjansingh..." And so saying,
more tears rolled down his face. Swamishri wiped his tears. Everyone was
speechless and overwhelmed emotionally. Only the sound of Swamishri's
consoling words could be heard, "You have all done a tremendous service.
You all fought staking your lives. You have done a great service to our
country. Many were saved because of you...God will appreciate your great
services. And Surjansingh will be cured...God is here and everything will
be fine...Swaminarayan...Swaminarayan...Swaminarayan...I have prayed and
God will do good."
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